2D Artist / Visual Designer

We are a well-funded, early-stage team building Playcademy, a next-generation platform focused on gamified learning experiences. Our mission is to make learning feel as engaging as playing a game.

We are creating a platform for K–6 students to learn through interactive, game-based experiences.

We combine the creative freedom of an indie studio with the ambition of building a scalable EdTech product. We are looking for a versatile 2D Art Generalist / Visual Designer to help shape the visual direction of our games from concept through production.

The role

We are looking for a Game Artist Generalist / Visual Designer who can become a key visual owner across Playcademy’s experiences.

This role blends game art and UI/UX, including both creating original assets and refining AI-assisted visuals into production-ready results.

This role is ideal for someone who:

Enjoys working across multiple creative domainsCan think beyond individual assets and shape complete game experiencesWants to help define the visual language of a new category (education × gaming)You will work closely with the founder and have direct influence over the look, feel, and user experience of the platform.

What you will do

Create original artwork for characters, environments, and in-game visualsRefine, repaint, and unify AI-assisted visuals into cohesive final assetsHelp design interactive learning experiences with strong visual feedbackCreate mockups, prototypes, and visual explorations for new featuresSupport storytelling through visuals (e.g., onboarding, progress journeys)
What we are looking for

A genuine interest in the future of educationExperience in 2D game art and interactive UI/UX designAmbition to stay at the cutting edge of AI-first visual artAbility to work independently and take ownership of visual direction. We won’t just give you designs to polish, you have to take full ownership of game art.
Nice to have

Experience with Godot, Unity, or Web developmentInterest to go beyond being an art contractor and develop subject matter expertise in educational game design
AI-assisted workflows

We actively embrace AI-assisted creative workflows where they improve speed, iteration, or exploration.

This may include:

Concept ideation and variationsRapid prototypingAsset refinement and paintoversWhat matters most:

Final qualityConsistencyOriginalityReal product usability
What we offer

Paid remote collaborationA funded, fast-moving product with ambitious long-term visionDirect ownership of visual identity and user experienceA small, high-impact team with fast decision-makingThe opportunity to help shape the future of game-based educationPotential for full-time hire after trial period
CompensationUp to $50/hr for the right candidate

To apply

Please send:

Your portfolio and relevant work to [email protected] brief note on your approach to AI-assisted workflows (if relevant)